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13-year-old boy and his dog killed while trying to escape Oregon wildfire

A 13-year-old boy, his dog, and the boy’s grandmother are among the first fatalities of the Santiam Fire in Oregon. Wyatt Tofte was found Wednesday evening alongside his dog, and though his grandmother, Peggy Mosso, ...

1-year-old dies, couple suffers third degree burns as family attempts to escape Cold Springs Fire

A family believed to be fleeing the Cold Springs Fire in Washington has suffered an unimaginable loss. The couple’s 1-year-old son died and they were left with severe third degree burns. According to reports, Jacob, ...

Volunteer firefighter, 63, dies working alongside son fighting California wildfires

For the last five years 63-year-old Diana Jones has been helping her son Captain Ian Shelly fight wildfires in the Pacific Northwest as a volunteer firefighter. Tragically this selfless woman lost her life in the ...

‘Pyrotechnic device’ from gender reveal party sparked El Dorado Fire, which has grown to nearly 10,000 acres

It wasn’t too long ago that gender reveal parties were unheard of. Jenna Karvunidis, often referred to as the creator of the wildly popular party, had hers in 2008 after suffering many miscarriages. “I mean ...

1-year-old toddler has burns covering 60% of his body after being trapped in house fire – his family ask for prayers

As parents we’re desperate to protect out children and see that they don’t come to harm. Of course, that’s far more easily said than done. The world is a notoriously rough and unpredictable place, and ...

Firefighter’s wife and 3 young children die in new home fire while he’s out battling blaze

A firefighter lost his entire family, including his wife and three children, to a house-fire as he fought to put out a wildfire in Washington state near the Canadian border. According to tragic reports, Raul ...

Firefighters return to vehicles after battling ‘raging wildfire’ to find their windows smashed

The Evans Canyon Fire in Washington has burned an estimated 12,000 acres, and as of Tuesday officials say it is zero percent contained. Hundreds of firefighters have descended on the area to help save nearly ...

Girl, 6, wakes up to smell of smoke – saves her entire family from house fire

Madalyn Karlborn may be only 6 years old but she knows all about fire safety. The New Jersey youngster’s dad has served as a firefighter for 17 years and just a few months ago she ...

Firefighter answers door to desperate mom who hands him her newborn baby

We will never know why some moms can’t keep their babies but ultimately the welfare of the baby who is given up is important. In the U.S. there are Safe Surrender Laws where parents of ...

Firefighter battling California wildfires has wallet stolen, bank account drained in “sickening” act

As if the authorities in Santa Cruz, California didn’t have enough to worry about with the raging wildfires, they’ve now got to contend with thieves as well. As per truly shocking reports, Cal Fire say ...